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Christopher McCann's Funeral on Tuesday, 27th October at 11:00 a.m.

  Our thoughts and prayers are with the McCann family at this sad time following the death of Christopher. Christopher's funeral will leave his home, 17 Aughrim Lane, on Tuesday 27th October at 10.30am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in the Church of  St. Trea, Newbridge. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.   Sadly, due to the new government restric...

Weekend Mass rota during October

  The following rota is for weekend Masses during October 2020.     Saturday, 3rd October, 7pm  Near Ballymaguigan Sunday, 4th October, 10am Derrygarve, Aughrim Road, Airfield Road & Bannside Saturday, 10th October, 7pm  Creagh Road and beyond, to border of Bellaghy (excluding Bannside)...

Every young person should use their unique and God-given gifts to change the world for the better - Archbishop Eamon

  Homily for Mass for the Dedication of Studies at the Catholic Chaplaincy, Queen’s University Belfast A stand-out memory for me of life in university is that first day in College - with all its nervousness and anticipation; wandering and getting lost among historic buildings, libraries and lecture halls; student cards, clubs and societies; new faces the promise of making new f...

Precious Life - Life Chains on Saturday, 24th October at 2 p.m.

    Join one of the LIFE CHAINS organised by Precious Life in towns across Northern Ireland on Saturday 24th October @2pm (organised in accordance with government Covid-19 restrictions on outdoor gatherings). For more information please contact Precious Life on 028 9027 8484 or email info@preciouslife.com   ...

Letter from Archbishop Eamon - Do not lose heart - a message in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic

  Do not lose heart – a message in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic   Since the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic the people of Ireland have endured testing times with courage, resilience, and compassion. Individuals and communities have made great sacrifices for the protection of life, health and the Common Good. Like many others, the Church has endeavoured to suppor...

Drumalis Retreat and Conference Centre, Larne

    "To Whom Shall We Go?  Seeking Jesus in the Gospel of John” 8 session course, led by Sr Pam Thimmes OSC, hosted via Zoom, on the Gospel of St John, starting - Saturday, 24 October 2020 (10 am – 12:30 pm). The cost of the online course is £120 per individual or £180 per household.   "Hope in a Time of Pandemic” ...

ACN Ireland October Campaign “One million children praying the Rosary can change the world”

  Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) Ireland invites parishes, schools and families to participate in the initiative on 19th October of "One Million Children Praying the Rosary”. The focus of the prayer campaign is worldwide unity and peace. This year provides a very special context, because never has there been such a worldwide healthcare and economic crisis. Cardinal Mauro Pia...

Statement of the Autumn 2020 General Meeting of the Irish Catholic Bishops` Conference

    In accordance with the public health restrictions to prevent the spread of Covid-19, members of the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference gathered this week for their Autumn 2020 General Meeting via video-link, instead of the usual location at Saint Patrick’s College, Maynooth.  This was the second plenary meeting of bishops hosted using this medium.  The Presi...

Brexit: ‘Act with urgency and generosity to end economic and social uncertainty’ — Church Leaders

  In a joint statement today (6 October), Christian Church Leaders from across the island of Ireland have appealed for renewed efforts to strengthen relationships across and between these islands and beyond in this critical phase of the Brexit negotiations.   Church Leaders’ joint statement in full   "With limited time remaining to prepare for the outworking...

Archbishop Eamon Martin encourages all to read Pope Francis’ letter to all of humanity, Fratelli Tutti

  Archbishop Eamon Martin encourages all to read Fratelli Tutti, Pope Francis’ letter to all of humanity on fraternity and social friendship   Text summary and video resources accompanying Fratelli Tutti now available on www.catholicbishops.ie   Pope Francis’ third encyclical letter Fratelli Tutti (All brothers and sisters), a call to solidarity for all of hu...